Entry requirements for Graduate Diplomas would require one of the following:
Completed Bachelor with a GPA of 4 or above from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or,
Completed Graduate Certificate with a GPA of 4 or above from a recognised higher education institution.
*Normally a grade point average of 4 on the University of South Australia grading scale or equivalent is required for entry.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
The program is designed to provide education for graduates and other students with interest in the area of management. A general management degree can be completed or specialisations are available in the following areas: Integrated Supply Chain Management; Strategic Procurement; and Tourism and Event Management.
Content & Structure
To qualify for the award, students must complete 4 Business School core courses; 2 specialisation courses; 1 research core course and 1 elective for a total of 36 units.
2. Students are encouraged to undertake the remaining elective courses from the postgraduate electives list available at(http://w3.unisa.edu.au/management/current/postgraduate.asp). A course from another division can be studied only with the permission of the Program Director.
2. Applicants must hold a three-year Bachelor degree in any discipline as a minimum qualification and are eligible to complete the program in 1 year FTE.
3. Applicants who hold a Bachelor degree in a Business Discipline or who hold a Bachelor degree which includes a major in Business, Commerce or Management are eligible to complete the program in 6 months FTE.
4. Applicants who have completed a Graduate Certificate in a Business Discipline are eligible to complete the program in 6 months FTE.